The ruling party scores wins in western UP, but the Varanasi teachers’ seat goes to the Samajwadi Party, and a counting row in Gorakhpur overshadows the day. You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience and security. BJP secured 5 seats in the UP MLC Election 2026, but faced a significant defeat in Varanasi's Teacher's Constituency where SP's Lal Bihari Yadav won.Samajwadi Party claimed two seats,.